The Krewe of Avant Garde invites the community to the Annual Masked Mardi Gras Ball at 6 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Pensacola Yacht Club to show support for our military and enjoy dancing with live band music [] Feb. 16 — 4th annual Pensacola Paw-di Gras; Feb. 22 — Navarre Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras Parade; Feb. 28 — Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade; March 1 — 2025 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras As we gear up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season, it’s hard to believe that it’s already been 14 incredible years since the inception of the Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick-Off Celebration. What started as a humble idea has blossomed into one of the most anticipated events on Pensacola’s social calendar, and we couldn’t be prouder of how far we Pensacola Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedule Feb. 8 Noon: Kids and Kritters Parade Feb. 15 10 a.m.: Pirates of Lost Treasure Flotilla Boat Parade Feb. 22 1 p.m.: Navarre Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras Parade Feb. 28 7:30 p.m.: Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade March 1 2 p.m.: Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade March 2 The 2025 Pensacola Mardi Gras Season presented by Publix is proud to announce the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade brought to you by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel will be taking place on the historic streets of Palafox and Garden in downtown Pensacola on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. The parade kicks off at 2:00 PM RAIN OR SHINE. The 2025 Pensacola Mardi Gras Season presented by Publix is proud to announce the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade brought to you by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel will be taking place on the historic streets of Palafox and Garden in downtown Pensacola on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. The parade kicks off at 2:00 PM, RAIN OR SHINE. Pensacola Mardi Gras has two parades downtown. The Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade takes place Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. and the Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade is Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. 2 Mar 2025 Krewe of Wrecks Parade, Avenida 11 to the Gulfside Pavilion 3/2/2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m. Avenida 10, along Via de Luna, to Gulfside Pavilion. Come early, parking fills up fast. PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The 2025 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade will take place Saturday afternoon in Downtown Pensacola.It's set to begin at 2 p.m.You can WATCH While Pensacola’s Mardi Gras celebrations date back to 1874, 1900 was the year it found its footing Today, the celebration includes more than 100 krewes and draws more than 100,000 visitors The Krewe of Wrecks Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras Parade, celebrating its 45th anniversary, is a vibrant, family-friendly event held annually on Pensacola Beach. The parade features colorful floats, lively music, and costumed participants tossing beads and trinkets to enthusiastic crowds. Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedules in Northwest Florida. Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025, but Mardi Gras parades in Northwest Florida roll well ahead of the holiday. Here Downtown Pensacola boasts two Mardi Gras Parades, the Illuminated Parade on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and the Grand Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday at 2 p.m. Fun tip: If you love the Mardi Gras floats, head to Spring street early to get a closer look! The street is closed, but be mindful that floats are being pulled in and out, so be on the 14. Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc and the City of Pensacola are not liable for injury to parade participants or spectators; or for damage to floats; or for damage to vehicle and personal property. (see rules #25 and #28) 15. Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc reserves the right to exclude/remove any participant whose conduct or entry Risque Revelry: Pensacola Mardi Gras Madness The Ultimate Party Scavenger Hunt! 221 East Government Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 ©2025 Visit Pensacola Florida Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off on the 12th Night; 1/25/2025 Jan 25, 2025 Select date. Ongoing Jan 1 @ 8:00 am - Mar 4 @ 5:00 pm. Risqué Revelry: The Ultimate At 5:00 p.m., Mardi Gras Krewes will come together for a celebration with live entertainment throughout the complex. At 7:00 p.m., Danny Zimmern, President of Pensacola Mardi Gras, will present awards for the 2024 Mardi Gras season, and will end with the coronation ceremony of the new King & Queen Priscus for Mardi Gras 2025. Pensacola Paw-di Gras is an annual event in downtown Pensacola that adds to our amazing Mardi Gras events. This event brings together our animal loving community, and helps raise awareness and funds for local animal shelters and rescues in need. Block Party, pet parade, costume contests, vendors, food, beer, adoptable dogs, and more MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Although most Mardi Gras parades in Mobile use one route, there are multiple routes that parade-goers should know before heading out the door. Most of the Mobile As we gear up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season, it’s hard to believe that it’s already been 14 incredible years since the inception of the Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick-Off Celebration. What started as a humble idea has blossomed into one of the most anticipated events on Pensacola’s social calendar, and we couldn’t be prouder of how far we
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